Death Of A Child

But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.

And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.

He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish.

For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. — read the full passage →

Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. — read the full passage →

For this child I prayed; and the Lord hath given me my petition which I asked of him: — read the full passage →

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. — read the full passage →

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

The righteous perisheth, and no man layeth it to heart: and merciful men are taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil to come. — read the full passage →

Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.

He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.

At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? — read the full passage →

Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, — read the full passage →

Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; — read the full passage →

But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. — read the full passage →

Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. — read the full passage →

We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.

Neither can they die any more: for they are equal unto the angels; and are the children of God, being the children of the resurrection.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.

For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

And the Lord, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.

Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: — read the full passage →

The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, neither shall the children be put to death for the fathers: every man shall be put to death for his own sin.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. — read the full passage →

For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord’s.

But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. — read the full passage →

Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord: — read the full passage →

My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.

Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: — read the full passage →

For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; — read the full passage →

But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. — read the full passage →

For this God is our God for ever and ever: he will be our guide even unto death.

These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

But now he is dead, wherefore should I fast? can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me.

And it came to pass on the seventh day, that the child died. And the servants of David feared to tell him that the child was dead: for they said, Behold, while the child was yet alive, we spake unto him, and he would not hearken unto our voice: how will he then vex himself, if we tell him that the child is dead?

For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother’s womb.

Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.

The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.

Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. — read the full passage →

For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. — read the full passage →

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, — read the full passage →

But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

Jesus wept.

For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother’s womb. — read the full passage →

And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.

Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:

He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord God will wipe away tears from off all faces; and the rebuke of his people shall he take away from off all the earth: for the Lord hath spoken it.

Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.

And she went, and sat her down over against him a good way off, as it were a bowshot: for she said, Let me not see the death of the child. And she sat over against him, and lift up her voice, and wept.

He shall enter into peace: they shall rest in their beds, each one walking in his uprightness.

And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.

A good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one’s birth.

So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption: — read the full passage →

But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.

Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.

The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.

Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;

For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.

Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. — read the full passage →

When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. — read the full passage →

This is my comfort in my affliction: for thy word hath quickened me.

For, lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy.

Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect; and in thy book all my members were written, which in continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them.

So then death worketh in us, but life in you.

For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.

Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: — read the full passage →

For the Lord will not cast off for ever: — read the full passage →

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. — read the full passage →

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.

For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,

My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; — read the full passage →

But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. — read the full passage →

Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.

And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.

And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.

And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.

Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me;

Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.

Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? — read the full passage →

One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to enquire in his temple. — read the full passage →

And they brought unto him also infants, that he would touch them: but when his disciples saw it, they rebuked them. — read the full passage →

(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)